Military expenditures:
1.89% of GDP
(2018)
1.94% of GDP
(2017)
1.87% of GDP
(2016)
1.91% of GDP
(2015)
1.96% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
56
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Military forces:
Armed Forces of Chile (Fuerzas Armadas de Chile): Chilean Army, Chilean Navy (Armada de Chile, includes Naval Aviation, Marine Corps, and Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine Directorate (Directemar)), Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Chile, FACh); Carabineros de Chile (National Police Force)
(2019)
note: Carabineros de Chile are responsible to both the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior
Military service age and obligation:
18-45 years of age for voluntary male and female military service, although the right to compulsory recruitment of males 18-45 is retained; service obligation is 12 months for Army and 22 months for Navy and Air Force
(2015)
